Recreation facilities affected by flood conditions

Due to high water levels in and around Lewis Park, Lewis Park and the following Courtenay Recreation facilities have been closed and all recreation programs and activities in these facilities are cancelled for Friday, January 30, 2026:

  • Lewis Centre
  • The LINC
  • Tsolum Building
  • Salish Building

For Saturday, January 31, 2026, the following applies to Courtenay Recreation programs and facilities: 

  1. All early years, children, youth and adapted programs, including birthday parties, are cancelled on January 31, 2026, at the Lewis Centre and The LINC Youth Centre.
  2. The Lewis Centre and The LINC Youth Centre are expected to re-open on Saturday, January 31, for drop-in fitness, Wellness Centre and squash court use.

Comox Valley Emergency Management has issued a State of Local Emergency to support emergency response to the current flood conditions in the Comox Valley. These conditions include rising waters, flooding and the risk to property.

The City will continue to monitor conditions and direction from Comox Valley Emergency Management. At this time we do not have information to provide on recreation facility operations and programs for Saturday, January 31, or Sunday, February 1.

Information on program cancellations and facility closures will be provided on the City website. You can also sign up for news and alerts

We recommend that you check the City website immediately before attending City recreation facilities or programs for up-to-date information on facility closures and program cancellations as the situation may change quickly.  

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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